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I’m afraid. I’m trying not to be, I’m trying to let God have it, but to be completely honest, I’m afraid. I’m afraid that my son won’t come home ok, in fact, I expect that, but I’m more afraid that he will never be OK. He’s my only child, that’s it, no more, and I … Read More

When I was younger, before I ever had to deal with too many real heartaches, I heard people say they didn’t understand why God would allow this or that to happen. I understood but not completely. I would remind people that this is a sick world and that God didn’t promise us that life would … Read More

We’re coming up on Christmas and I am reminded almost daily about our experience at Christmas last year. It was the worst Christmas ever and I’m almost afraid of Christmas this year. On the other hand, I am looking forward to the new year because we will finally get my son on the list for … Read More

Sometimes faith is very hard to come by…the same for hope. Especially when you are in the middle of such a deep, dark situation that it feels you might never see the light of day again. I know because I’m there right now. I was raised in the church and I know a good bit … Read More